Synopsis
Freddie, a volatile, heavy-drinking veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, finds some semblance of a family when he stumbles onto the ship of Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a new "religion" he forms after World War II.
Key facts
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Rami Malek, Laura Dern, Jesse Plemons, Ambyr Childers, Madisen Beaty
Original language
English
First release
September 14, 2012 (United States)
Production companies
Annapurna Pictures, The Weinstein Company
Setting
New York City, San Francisco, England, Phoenix, Lynn
Filming locations
San Francisco, California
Crew
Screenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer
Daniel Lupi, JoAnne Sellar, Megan Ellison, Paul Thomas Anderson
Cinematography
Barry Idoine, Mihai Malaimare Jr.
Editing
Leslie Jones, Peter McNulty
Music
Jonny Greenwood
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Mad Monster Party Film Festival 2026
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 2013 academy_award
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2013 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2012 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2012 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2012 generic ★ Best Film; Best Director; Best Actor (Joaquin Phoenix); Best Supporting Actress (Amy Adams)
Titles
| Original title | The Master | English |
| Alternate title | Le Maître |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Master - Jonny Greenwood, Bob Russell, Charles Tobias (2012) | 2 releases, 2012: Nonesuch |
| CD | The Master - Jonny Greenwood, Bob Russell, Charles Tobias (2012) | 5 releases, 2012: Nonesuch |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | September 14, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Canada | September 21, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 21, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Canada | September 28, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Israel | October 4, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 7, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | October 12, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 2, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | November 2, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | November 3, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 8, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Poland | November 14, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Chile | November 15, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 16, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Greece | December 6, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 3, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 4, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | January 9, 2013 |
| Theatrical | France | January 9, 2013 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | January 17, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 24, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | January 24, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 25, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | January 31, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 1, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | February 1, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 7, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | February 7, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 7, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 8, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Russia | February 13, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Norway | February 15, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Peru | February 21, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | February 21, 2013 |
| Streaming | Austria | February 22, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | February 22, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | March 14, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 22, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Dominican Republic | March 28, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | April 11, 2013 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | July 11, 2013 |
| Television | Netherlands | July 25, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Russia | October 13, 2022 |
| Television | France | April 1, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United States | February 26, 2013 |
| Home video | Greece | March 14, 2013 |
| Home video | Netherlands | June 4, 2013 |
| Home video | Hungary | May 19, 2014 |
Full credits
| Director | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Cast | Joaquin Phoenix (Freddie Quell), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Lancaster Dodd), Amy Adams (Peggy Dodd), Rami Malek (Clark), Laura Dern (Helen Sullivan), Jesse Plemons (Val Dodd), Ambyr Childers (Elizabeth Dodd), Madisen Beaty (Doris Solstad), Kevin J. O'Connor (Bill White), Patty McCormack (Mildred Drummond), Lena Endre (Mrs. Solstad), Barbara Brownell (Margaret O'Brien), Amy Ferguson (Martha the Salesgirl), Jennifer Neala Page (Winn Manchester), Christopher Evan Welch (John More), Mike Howard (Rorschach Doctor), Frank Bettag (Frank), Mimi Cozzens (Chi Chi Crawford), Jillian Bell (Susan Gregory), Joshua Close (Wayne Gregory), Martin Dew (Norman Conrad), Kevin J. Walsh (Cliff Boyd), Brady Rubin (Michelle Mortimer), Jill Andre (Beatrice Campbell), Barlow Jacobs (James Sullivan), David Warshofsky (Philadelphia Police), Tom Knickerbocker (Judge), Zan Overall (Bartender), Katie Boland (Young Woman), Lorelai Hoey (Baby), Price Carson (V.A. Doctor), Sarah Shoshana David (V.A. Nurse), Bruce Goodchild (V.A. Doctor / Interview), Matt Hering (V.A. Patient), Dan Anderson (V.A. Patient), Andrew Koponen (V.A. Patient), Jeffrey W. Jenkins (V.A. Patient), Patrick Wilder (V.A. Patient), Ryan Curtis (V.A. Patient), Jay Laurence (V.A. Patient), Abraxas Adams (V.A. Patient), Tina Bruna (Portrait Customer), Kevin Hudnell (Portrait Customer), Hunter Craig (Portrait Customer), Ryder Craig (Portrait Customer), Rodion Salnikov (Portrait Customer), Emily Gilliam (Portrait Customer), Kody Klein (Portrait Customer), W. Earl Brown (Fighting Businessman), Ariel Felix (Filipino Worker), Vladimir Velasco (Filipino Worker), John Mark Reyes (Filipino Worker), Brian Fong (Filipino Worker), Diane Cortejo (Young Filipino Woman), Leonida A. Bautista (Nana), Myrna De Dios (Angry Filipino Woman), William O'Brien (Hiring Hall Voice (voice)), Brigitte Hagerman (New York Party Girl), Charley Morgan (New York Lawyer), Gigi Benson (Dancer), Liz Clare (Dancer), Fiona Dourif (Dancer), Audrey Finer (Dancer), Megan Rose Fox (Dancer), Baily Hopkins (Dancer), Mari Kearney (Dancer), Sarah Klaren (Dancer), Ally Johnson (Dancer), Brittany Kilcoyne McGregor (Dancer), LaRain Ring (Dancer), Kimberly Ables Jindra (Processing Patient), Theo Crisell (Jail Bird), Eban Schletter (Band (Piano)), Scott Rodgers (Band (Drum)), Melora Walters (Band (Voice)), Emily Jordan (British Receptionist), Amanda Caryn Jobbins (British Receptionist), Olivia Rosemarie Barham (Pub Customer), Napoleon Ryan (Pub Customer), AnnaCorey (Madam Grace Love Interest (uncredited)), Bill Blair (Man at the Bar (uncredited)), Quint Gabriel (U.K Student), Shannon Freyer (Ellen (uncredited)), Martin Gagen (Follower (uncredited)), Kerry Goodwin (Phoenix Follower (uncredited)), Dale Richard Howard (Court Observer (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Producer | Daniel Lupi, JoAnne Sellar, Megan Ellison, Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Executive producer | Adam Somner, Ted Schipper |
| Cinematography | Barry Idoine, Mihai Malaimare Jr. |
| Editing | Leslie Jones, Peter McNulty |
| Music | Jonny Greenwood |
| Production design | David Crank, Jack Fisk |
| Visual effects | Gregory D. Liegey |
| Sound | Chris Scarabosio |
| Costumes | Mark Bridges |
Additional data: TMDB.
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